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The Battle of Yorktown and Decision Making
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The Battle of Yorktown and Decision Making

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What strategy did Washington employ to prevent the British from having quiet time to rest or make repairs?

  • Engaging in guerrilla warfare tactics
  • Launching airstrikes at night
  • Sending spies to disrupt British sleep
  • Firing cannons constantly for days (correct)
  • What prevented Cornwallis and his men from sailing away during the Battle of Yorktown?

  • Damaged sails on their ships
  • Position of the French fleet (correct)
  • Lack of wind for sailing
  • Heavy fog in the harbor
  • How did the British signify their surrender at Yorktown?

  • Marching between the lines of French and Continental troops (correct)
  • Burning their military uniforms
  • Raising a white flag on their ships
  • Surrendering at dawn
  • What led to the British government's decision to sign the Treaty of Paris in September 1783?

    <p>Inability to replace surrendered soldiers due to financial constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many British soldiers surrendered at Saratoga and Yorktown combined?

    <p>13,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many British people grow weary of the war according to the text?

    <p>Financial strain on the British government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was waiting for reinforcements and supplies at Yorktown in August 1781?

    <p>Cornwallis and his men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Washington meeting with French generals while Cornwallis was setting up camp at Yorktown?

    <p>Outside New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did Washington use to deceive the British about his next move?

    <p>Sending fake messages about attacking New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reinforced Lafayette's troops at Yorktown with 4,000 soldiers?

    <p>Continental Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the French navy take upon arrival that hindered Cornwallis' position?

    <p>Cut off his escape route and supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Washington march most of the French and Continental troops south to Virginia?

    <p>To deceive Cornwallis about their true target</p> Signup and view all the answers

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